Khachapuri

Name: Khachapuri
Ingredients: 3-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°); 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 12 ounces brick cheese, shredded

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 large egg, lightly beaten
12 ounces brick cheese, shredded

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in butter and honey. In another bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups flour, salt and coriander; gradually add to yeast mixture, beating until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down. Let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into six balls. Roll each into a 6-1/2-in. circle.
4

In a small bowl, combine egg and cheese. Mound about 1/2 cup cheese mixture in the center of each circle. Fold dough over filling, gathering and twisting into a knot to seal. Place on an ungreased
5

. Let stand for 10 minutes. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.